Cornelia Guest

ABOUT CORNELIA GUEST

Socialite and author who has written books like the The Debutante's Guide to Life and appeared on a number television shows, including Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off. She was named the Debutante of the Decade for the 1980s of New York City's International Debutante Ball.

She dropped out of Foxcroft School at age fifteen and became a competitive equestrian.

She sang Lesley Gore 's "It's My Party"" while promoting her memoir on Late Night with David Letterman .

Her parents are polo champion Winston Guest and socialite C.Z. Guest. She has siblings named Alexander, Frederick and Winston.

She was a childhood friend of In Cold Blood author Truman Capote .